Restaurant and Bar News in Sarasota-Manatee: Jan. 20-26
Our weekly roundup of restaurant and bar openings, closings, dining events and more.
Jimmy Geurts, Lee McCall and Wade Tatangelo
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
For this week s Sarasota-Manatee restaurant news roundup we have an exciting opening in the heart of Sarasota s most famous shopping district, a new sushi destination in Gulf Gate, an ice cream shop opening in downtown Sarasota and more, including a couple of alluring wine dinners. Let s begin with the new dining and (whiskey) drinking spot on the Circle.
The Whiskey Barrel opens on St. Armands Circle
The Whiskey Barrel – a new restaurant, bar and live music venue occupying a two-floor building – has opened on St. Armands Circle.
As a child, I always enjoyed good memories of going to the local pharmacy with my dad, and he d get me ice cream, Yoder said. I just always wanted to be able to create memories for children, and a place to go to enjoy ice cream.
Main Street Creamery offers more than 30 ice cream flavors, ranging from traditional vanilla and chocolate to specialties like salted caramel praline and cookie butter crunch, along with dairy-free and sugar-free options.
The shop makes its own waffle cones, with toppings such as caramel, peanut butter and marshmallow meringue also available.
Any flavor can be turned into a milkshake, along with classic vanilla, chocolate, root beer and strawberry shakes. The menu also offers sundaes and banana splits, as well as coffee. Both indoor and outdoor seating is available, and customers can purchase pints and half gallons of ice cream to take home.